Anya,
Are you in NYC and do you have insurance. If you do there are outpatient options. Stay the heck away from a inpatient facilities. Where did this case worker come from (CPS?). Are you considered a "person in need of supervision"? How did this come about? Do get a lawyer and contact ASTART, immediately. While facilities are supposed to allow contact; in reality they don't. If for some reason you get sent in before your next post, take a roll of quarters or a phone card. Sneak it in if you have to. That is the only way to use the phone and report an offense.
You guys am I giving good advice? Educational consultants are in no way social workers or case managers. They can be anyone. A social worker, on the other hand, goes through a great deal of eduction, internships, and state testing. Then there is additional supervision and more testing. Kickbacks are unethical and grounds for license revocation.
If these guys agree with what i am saying, then stay in touch with me. I think Psy is most knowledgeable. I used to live on the island and in the city. Unfortunately, a PINs can change everything so post again and let us know your situation.
IAmArtsy
